expansion

noun
UK: /ɪkˈspænʃən/
US: /ɪkˈspænʃən/

  1. The act of increasing in size, volume, or scope.

    1. The balloon's expansion was very quick. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company is planning an expansion into new international markets next year. [ ] [ ]

  2. The process of a business growing by opening new stores or offering more services.

    1. We saw business expansion last year. [ ] [ ]
    2. Further expansion of the factory will create more jobs in the local area. [ ] [ ]

  3. The increase of something in importance or range.

    1. The expansion of knowledge never ends. [ ] [ ]
    2. The rapid expansion of the internet has changed the way we communicate. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

increase enlargement development extension growth

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "expansion" in English means: The act of increasing in size, volume, or scope., The process of a business growing by opening new stores or offering more services., The increase of something in importance or range..

The phonetic transcription of "expansion" is /ɪkˈspænʃən/ in British English and /ɪkˈspænʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "expansion": increase, enlargement, development, extension, growth.

Example usage of "expansion": "The balloon's expansion was very quick.". More examples on the page.